# Explorest - Photo Locations

> Best Photo Spots!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1227446332](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1227446332)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1227446332`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Explorest Inc
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (1,042 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.25
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-06
- **First published:** 2017-06-17
- **Size:** 114 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/explorest-photo-locations/id1227446332)
- **Website:** [https://www.explorest.com](https://www.explorest.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://explorest.com/legal/privacy.html](http://explorest.com/legal/privacy.html)

## Description

Explorest - Photo Locations unlocks the world’s best photo spots by revealing exact GPS coordinates and influencer-sourced insights. Browse destinations from California, New York, Chicago, Japan, and beyond, with precise spots, step-by-step directions, and lighting guidance to plan your shot.

Key features include precise GPS coordinates, travel directions, real-time weather and golden-hour data, camera settings tips (camera, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed), offline access, the ability to track visited and wishlist locations, nearby activity suggestions, and a Pro pricing option (49.99/year or 99.99 for 3 years).

## Rankings

- #55,268 — Overall

## Review summary

Explorest is praised for helping photographers discover locations and providing inspiration with an easy-to-use, sleek design. Users cite a broad range of spots and photographer insights, plus practical tips on timing and gear. However, repeated concerns include a heavy paywall that blocks most locations, uneven geographic coverage, and intermittent reliability issues (loading/login failures). There are also worries about geotagging attracting crowds and potential environmental impact, along with questions about content currency. Overall value hinges on accessibility and consistency.

### Pros

- Useful for finding photo locations and travel inspiration
- Easy to use with a sleek, modern design
- Broad range of locations with insights from experienced photographers
- Provides practical guidance on when to shoot and what gear to use (field tips)

### Cons

- Locations largely behind a pricy Explorest Pro paywall, with only a few free locations
- Geographic coverage is uneven or sparse in many regions
- Reliability issues like loading failures, login problems, and the app not opening at times
- Geo-tagging can attract crowds and risk damaging natural sites
- Some content may be outdated or not clearly current

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1227446332)